Health Administration Major
Why health administration at CMU?
The health administration program at CMU prepares students for entry-level administrative positions in a variety of health settings. Program course work and practical learning experiences outside the classroom will help you learn about the basic forces, ideas, and values that shape the world of health care. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:
- A comprehensive curriculum with close coordination between the School of Health Sciences and the College of Business Administration
- Supportive environment to connect students with professionals in the health administration field
- Experienced faculty members, most of whom hold doctoral degrees and have years of practical health administration experience
- Service learning opportunities with many on-campus health-related organizations such Wellness Resource Center and Eta Sigma Gamma
Career outlook
Based on a recent survey by MONEY magazine and Salary.com, health services manager ranked 28th among the 50 best jobs in America. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014:
- As the health care industry continues to expand and diversify, employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 18 to 26 percent.
- Job opportunities will be especially good in offices of health practitioners, general medical and surgical hospitals, home health care services, and outpatient care centers.
Career options
Graduates of the health administration program at CMU will find work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and corporate offices. Some of these may require additional education.
- Ancillary Services Manager
- Community Relations Coordinator
- Emergency Services Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Home Health Services Supervisor
- Human Resources Manager
- Physician Group Practice Manager
- Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Surgical Services Administrator
- Wellness Director
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.
For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin
AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education
courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
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Health Administration Major
This major prepares students for entry level administrative positions in a variety of health settings. It also prepares individuals who have preparation in an allied health field for middle management positions such as department head or supervisor.
( Total: 48 hours )
(45 hours)
Required Courses
3
ACC 201 Concepts of Financial Accounting
Students gain an understanding of the accounting system used to develop financial statements. The emphasis is on interpreting financial data used in business decision making. Recommended: completion of MTH 105. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
3
HSC 317 Community Health
Introduction to public health, and services provided to citizens and educators by official and voluntary health agencies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
3
HSC 333 Managing the Health of Populations
This course provides the foundation for exploring health of populations and communities within the context of applied epidemiology and sound healthcare delivery administration.
3
HSC 500 Health Informatics
Overview of the broad spectrum of healthcare informatics issues, challenges and opportunities faced by healthcare managers. Emphasis is on managing healthcare information as a corporate asset and on the relationship of health informatics to the quality, accessibility and cost of healthcare. Prerequisites: HSC 317.
3
HSC 507 Introduction to Health Service Organizations and Systems
Macro level study of healthcare systems including delivery, integration, reimbursement mechanisms, multi-organizational and interorganizational arrangements, health policies, and future solutions.
3
HSC 520 Health Services Administration
Analysis of organizational patterns, planning procedures, fiscal management, personnel management, and other administrative concerns. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
3
HSC 538 Development of Proposals and Reports in Health Administration
Emphasize format, content, and writing skills necessary for administration of health programs to prepare proposals, reports, and publications.
3
HSC 544 Biostatistics
Computation of vital statistics' rates and other statistical methods applicable to problems in public health.
3
HSC 545 Health Planning
Study of strategic and operational planning methodologies employed by administrators, educators and planners in health care facilities, community health agencies and health programs. Recommended: Junior standing.
3
HSC 570 Financial Aspects of Health Services Organizations
This course addresses the main issues surrounding financial administration of health services organizations, particularly hospitals. Prerequisite: ACC 201.
3
HSC 571 Legal Aspects of Health Services Organizations
The issues studied are hospital liability, informed consent, medical staff appointments, tort and health services, ethical issues related to health care.
3
HSC 572 Quality Improvement in Health Services
Basics, implementation and application of quality management and improvements specific to health care. Statistical principles and illustrative cases are presented. Recommended: HSC 520.
6
HSC 595 Health Administration Internship
This course provides the capstone professional experience at a health organization and the opportunity to apply professional skills, knowledge and behaviors learned in the classroom. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 317, HSC 407, HSC 520, HSC 570, HSC 571 for undergraduates; HSC 507, HSC 520, HSC 570, HSC 571 for graduate students.
3
MKT 300 Introduction to Marketing
A basic introduction to the marketing environment, the marketing mix; marketing management and the place of marketing in world society. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed.
(3 hours)
Other Requirement
Select one of the following:
3
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Provides understanding of basic principles of economics, methods of National Income accounting, inflation, unemployment, role of government, money and banking, monetary policy, and international economics. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
3
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost; supply and demand; welfare economics; household and firm behavior; competition and monopoly; resource markets. Credit may not be earned in more than one of ECO 202 and ECO 203. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.